Psalmorum 47

1 Psalmus David, in finem, pro filiis Core. Omnes Gentes plaudite manibus: iubilate Deo in voce exultationis.

For the music director. A psalm of the sons of Korah. Everyone, clap your hands! Shout with joy to the Lord!

2 Quoniam Dominus excelsus, terribilis: Rex magnus super omnem terram.

For the Lord Most High is awe-inspiring; he is the great King of all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He subdues other peoples under us; he puts nations under our feet.

4 Elegit nobis hereditatem suam: speciem Iacob, quam dilexit.

He chose the land for us to own; the proud possession of Jacob's descendants whom he loves. (Selah)

5 Ascendit Deus in iubilo: et Dominus in voce tubae.

God ascends his throne with a great shout, the Lord is accompanied by the sound of the trumpet.

6 Psallite Deo nostro, psallite: psallite Regi nostro, psallite.

Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terrae Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!

8 Regnabit Deus super gentes: Deus sedet super sedem sanctam suam.

God rules over the nations; he sits on his holy throne.

9 Principes populorum congregati sunt cum Deo Abraham: quoniam dii fortes terrae, vehementer elevati sunt.

The rulers of the nations gather together with the people of the God of Abraham, for the defenders of the earth belong to God. He is highly honored everywhere.